So you can't use the interactive version of the eMagazine!

Two things!

1. The latest edition of my eMagazine is out (23rd this year - 3rd this month); and
2. You can view flash objects on your iPad (including the interactive version of the eMagazine)

A number of you will be more interested in Item 2 so, rather than you scanning to the bottom of this post, I'll cover that first.

There are a number of Browsers that will allow iPad users to view and use flash objects but, from those I've tried, the one I use is Photon Browser. There is a cost to adding the Photon App to an iPad but the advantages it brings make, in my opinion

Photon is a full-fledged browser with all of the added features one would expect in a web browser, including tabbed web pages, full screen browsing, private browsing, anonymous browsing, bookmarks and the ability to print.


The Photon Browser also optimizes certain features for Flash, such as the ability to split the screen for Flash video playback and an easy rotation lock for playing Flash games.

Now for Item 1...
The latest eMagazine can be accessed and/or downloaded and/or viewed interactively at...
http://www.acljohn.com/emagazine.php 

It would be nice to get some feedback, either at the end of this blog post or on the feedback form at the bottom of the page using the link above.

Practitioner CPD - 3M's

For many of the Learning Providers I support, getting practitioners together for CPD isn't easy; in fact, because of their wide range of skills and/or interests, experience etc., it probably isn't always appropriate. 

When it comes to CPD, quality matters. 

Many are looking at "Flipped Models" for delivering their CPD and as a result Staff development professionals are not only tasked with creating useful, relevant, and meaningful content, but they're also responsible for addressing practitioner motivation and making sure the learning experience has a lasting impact.

The link below is to a post looking at using the 3 M’s (taught by Michael W. Allen) to increase the chances of success. 

It equally applies to resources being produced by practitioners for "flipped learning environments".

Read the full post at...
http://info.shiftelearning.com/blog/bid/305719/The-3-Big-M-s-of-Successful-eLearning-Courses

How many of you are using or considering using "flipped models"?

Why no feedback?

One of the most important parts of producing resources, blog posts,videoclips, helloslides etc., are the comment / rating sections at the end.

As an eLearning Adviser, I highly appreciate the comments and even constructive criticism that is offered in the comment sections.

But where is it?

I get lots when we meet face to face but little else. To be fair, there is an exception, I've lots of feedback on one of my Functional Skills video clips -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL3PtlxYkZ4  
...and the eMagazine was mentioned in the Customer Satisfaction Survey carried out by my employers.

You are are a highly educated bunch, with strong opinion and I'd love more feedback about the content and/or any impact it has on your current practice. 

So please feel free to add your insightful and thoughtful feedback. 

That said, I look forward to reading more comments and/or ratings at the endof posts like this.

Yes it's number 22!

It's also available for a weekend read. 

To be fair, you probably won't want to waste the sunshine at the weekend. As always I hope there is something there for all of you.

Do feel free to share it with others. It can be accessed...

• at http://www.acljohn.com/emagazine.php 
• as a pdf at  http://www.acljohn.com/resources/July_2013%27s_eMagazine_Issue_22.pdf 
• as an interactive flipsnack version at http://www.flipsnack.com/ACLjohn/f7cfdas5 

Other Flipsnacks you may have missed, including the "Art Finds", are available at...
http://www.flipsnack.com/ACLjohn/

P.S. How about providing me with some feedback? Star rating is an option I've added.

Is this the first step of a very long journey?

As I hope you are already aware, I try to share things that I find with as wide an audience as possible. 

Those "things" include anything that could enhance current practice within education.
The trouble is, the more I share the harder it is for me, and I guess you, to locate specific items.

My strategy, yes I have one, puts the emphasis on producing valuable, useful, and interesting content.
The primary objective, of the content I share, is to meet the needs of users; practitioners, learners, administrators, managers, assessors and other stakeholders.

Scoop.It! and Mindmeister to the rescue.

 

Scoop.It!: allows me to curate content that can be filtered by Tags. This helps visitors, and me, to focus on specific curriculum areas, tools, portals etc. Take a look at http://www.scoop.it/t/technologies.

Mindmeister:  on the other hand, I use to "create" publications; see below...

What has this to do with the "First Step"?
Well I've started to pull together, one "area"/step at a time, curations already posted, into one document. 
I'm using Mindmeister to do this and the end products will be made available upon completion.

Yesterday I posted the "First Step"!
It pulls together my "Art Finds" - take a look at http://www.acljohn.com/art.php. There is a pdf version and an Interactive version, created using Flipsnack.

Do feel free to share with colleagues, especially those working with Art learners.
P.S. Note I've added Star ratings for posts. It would be nice to have some feedback on this and/or other posts.

21st eMagazine for 2013

Not sure why, but I forgot to let readers know that the latest eMagazine had been posted on 1st July 2013.
The pdf can be accessed at http://www.acljohn.com/resources/July_2013%27s_eMagazine_Issue_21.pdf.

Hope you have time to read it before the next one is published.

3 New Live Binders

Just a quick update about three new Live Binders, produced to curate resources for three workshops last week.

1. Apps4Education - A plethora of educational apps are flooding the market.which apps stand out from the crowd? Why? How are they used? Is the time ripe for practitioners to take advantage of these teaching tools? 
2. Enhancing Current Practice: #1 - Using ILT (Information & Learning Technology) to enhance current practice and
3. PowerPoint Surgery - Enhancing the use of PowerPoint for Teaching & Learning 

These Live Binders, and others produced by myself, are available to anyone who is interested. They can be found at...

http://www.acljohn.com/live-binders.php.

These Live Binders will be added to, and/or reviewed/updated, at regular intervals.

As always I hope there is something there for everyone.
A big Thank you to Myerscough for your hospitality and encouraging feedback.